.COFFEE File Extension

CoffeeScript

General Information

Title COFFEE File Extension
Extension .coffee
Full Form CoffeeScript
File Type Programming Language Source File
Developer Jeremy Ashkenas
MIME Type text/coffeescript

File Function

Primary Function Store code
Additional Functions Transpile to JavaScript
Features Readable syntax, Lightweight

File Characteristics

Quality Syntax dependent
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Development Yes
Server-Side Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Linting, Testing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2009
Latest Version Version 2.5.1 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .js, .ts, .jsx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Node.js Free Windows, Mac, Linux
CoffeeScript Compiler Free Browser-based, Command-line
Text Editors Free, Paid Depends on editor